French Revolution Practice Questions

French Revolution Practice Questions1. "The French Revolution is most important for havingchanged subjects to citizens."This statement emphasizes the shift fromA) religious traditions to secular valuesB) divine right rule to people's participation ingovernmentC) rural lifestyles to urban lifestylesD) private property ownership to governmentownership2. One way in which the caste system in traditional Indiaand the Estates system of pre-revolutionary France aresimilar is thatA)B)C)D)occupations were attained by meritsocial mobility was very limitedstatus was determined by educationimpact on the daily lives of people was minimal3. One way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI of Franceare similar is that bothA) were removed from power during the FrenchRevolutionB) adopted ideas of the Congress of ViennaC) implemented policies of religious toleranceD) decreased government control of the economy4. Belief in the ideas of the Enlightenment and discontentwithin the Third Estate were causes of theA)B)C)D)French RevolutionCounter ReformationIndustrial RevolutionSpanish Reconquista5. Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best knownforA)B)C)D)instituting the Reign of Terrorprotecting freedom of religionsupporting the reign of King Louis XVIsending French troops to fight in the AmericanRevolution6. Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?A) ineffective rule of Napoleon BonaparteB) nationalization of the ChurchC) outrage over the use of the guillotine by theCommittee of Public SafetyD) demand of the Third Estate for more politicalpower7. Which event is most closely associated with the FrenchRevolution?A)B)C)D)Council of TrentThirty Years’ WarReign of TerrorParis Peace Conference8. Which of these events related to the French Revolutionoccurred first?A) Napoleon became emperor of France.B) The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.C) Louis XVI called the Estates General intosession.D) The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign ofTerror.9. One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similaris that they bothA) played an important role at the Congress of ViennaB) increased their power during the FrenchRevolutionC) were executed for treason by French monarchsD) led armies against the Haitians10. Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxationfell mostly on theA) monarchyC) noblesB) clergyD) commoners11. What was one effect of the French Revolution?A) Differences between ethnic groups wereeliminated.B) Communism became popular.C) Militarism was discouraged.D) Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.

French Revolution Practice Questions12. Which revolution was caused by the factors shown inthis partial outline?I.A. Bankruptcy of the treasuryB. Tax burden on the Third EstateC. InflationD. Abuses of the Old RegimeA) RussianC) FrenchB) MexicanD) Cuban13. One major effect of Napoleon's rule of France was thatit led toA) an increase in the power of the Roman CatholicChurchB) massive emigration to the AmericasC) trade agreements with Great BritainD) a restoration of political stability14. At the Congress of Vienna (1815), the governments ofEurope reacted to the French Revolution and the rule ofNapoleon by attempting toA)B)C)D)restore old regimes to powerspread the idea of democracyencourage nationalist movementspromote the European free-trade zone

French Revolution Practice Questions15. Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social studies.Which revolution resulted from the division of society shown in this diagram?A) Puritan (1642)B) French (1789)C) Mexican (1910) D) Russian (1917)Base your answers to questions 16 and 17 on the chartbelow.17. During which revolution did these executions occur?A) FrenchC) ChineseB) RussianD) Cuban18. A comparison of the actions of the Jacobins during theFrench Revolution and the actions of the Bolsheviksduring the Russian Revolution indicates thatrevolutions sometimesA)B)C)D)occur in a peaceful mannergain the support of wealthy landownersignore urban workersbring radicals to power19. What was a major cause of the French Revolution?16. Which statement is best supported by informationfound in this chart?A) Clergy were spared from the Reign of Terror.B) The Reign of Terror affected all classes equally.C) The Reign of Terror crossed social andeconomic boundaries.D) Peasants were the most frequent victims of theReign of Terror.A)B)C)D)inequalities in the tax structureeconomic success of mercantilismfailure of the Congress of ViennaContinental System of Europe20. Which factors protected Russia from control byNapoleon’s army?A)B)C)D)religious and cultural similaritiesindustrialization and modernizationgeographic size and locationpolitical and economic instability

French Revolution Practice Questions21. Before the French Revolution, the people of Francewere divided into three estates based mainly on theirA) education levelC) social classBase your answers to questions 24 and 25 on thedrawing below and on your knowledge of social studies.B) geographic regionD) religious beliefs22. Which statement describes a similarity between theFrench Revolution and the Bolshevik Revolution inRussia?A) The leaders in power before the revolutionsfavored changing the political system in theircountry.B) Both revolutions were the result of governmentdenial of basic human rights and stressfuleconomic conditions.C) Most of the revolutionary support was provided byradicals from other countries.D) The new democracies created by the revolutionsgave people greater representation in theirgovernments.23. Which list of French leaders is in the correctchronological order?A)B)C)D)Louis XVI Napoleon RobespierreRobespierre Napoleon Louis XVILouis XVI Robespierre NapoleonNapoleon Louis XVI Robespierre24. Which conclusion can be drawn from this drawing?A) One group paid heavy taxes that supported theother two groups.B) Hard work, prayer, and a good example allowedfor a stable government in France.C) Peasants and professionals in this society weregaining political and economic power.D) French society emphasized the importance ofnatural law and social equality.25. This drawing illustrates conditions that contributedprimarily to the beginning of theA)B)C)D)Protestant ReformationFrench RevolutionNapoleonic WarsEuropean Renaissance

French Revolution Practice Questions26. The American and French Revolutions were turningpoints in global history because the results of theserevolutionsA) led to the abolition of slaveryB) inspired other peoples seeking democracy andindependenceC) marked the end of European influence in theWestern HemisphereD) demonstrated the need for strong internationalpeacekeeping organizations27. One of the main purposes of the Congress of Vienna(1814–1815) was toA) promote the unification of ItalyB) preserve the German territories gained by Otto vonBismarckC) restore the power of the Holy Roman EmpireD) establish a balance of power in Europe after thedefeat of Napoleon28. "Estates General Meet for First Time in 175 Years""National Assembly Issues Declarations of the Rightsof Man""Reign of Terror Ends; Robespierre Dies"Which event in European history is most closelyassociated with these headlines?A)B)C)D)Puritan RevolutionHundred Years WarFrench Revolutionsigning of the Magna Carta29. A major goal of the Congress of Vienna was toA) establish democratic governments in all EuropeannationsB) maintain a balance of power in EuropeC) return Napoleon Bonaparte to powerD) create independent governments for Austria andHungaryBase your answers to questions 30 and 31 on thepassage below and on your knowledge of social studies."During the greater part of the day the guillotine hadbeen kept busy at its ghastly work . . . . Every aristocratwas a traitor. . . . For two hundred years now the peoplehad sweated, and toiled, and starved to keep a lustfulcourt in lavish extravagance; now the descendants ofthose who had helped to make these courts brilliant hadto hide for their lives."30. Which generalization best summarizes the views of theauthor of this passage?A) The common people of the nation deserved to bepunished for violating the country’s laws.B) The goals of fraternity, equality, and liberty wereachieved in this period.C) The nobility was being punished for bringingbenefits to the nation.D) Because of past abuses by the nobility, thecommon people staged a bloody revolt.31. Which event is referred to in this passage?A)B)C)D)French RevolutionSepoy MutinyProtestant ReformationMexican Revolution32. The French people supported Napoleon Bonapartebecause they hoped he wouldA)B)C)D)adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformationrestore Louis XVI to powerprovide stability for the nationend British control of France33. One way in which the Glorious Revolution in England,the French Revolution, and the Iranian Revolution aresimilar is that each revolutionA)B)C)D)required foreign military interventionresulted in a republican form of governmentbrought about religious freedomchallenged the role and power of the monarch34. One important result of the French Revolution was thatA) France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace andprosperityB) the Church was restored to its former role andpower in the French governmentC) political power shifted to the bourgeoisieD) France lost its spirit of nationalism

French Revolution Practice Questions35. The French Revolution of 1789 and the CubanRevolution of 1959 were similar in that both werecaused primarily by theA) desire of the people to be free from foreign ruleB) pressure of religious leaders for governmentreformC) failure of the government to meet the needs ofthe peopleD) ambition of the upper class to attain wealth andproperty36. In France, which was a major result of the FrenchRevolution?A)B)C)D)The King was restored to unlimited power.The clergy dominated government.The middle class gained political influence.The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.37. The French bourgeoisie supported the FrenchRevolution mainly because theyA) believed in the theory of divine right of kingsB) were not allowed to own property under the OldRegimeC) resented their lack of political power under theOld RegimeD) wanted a communist form of government38. Which statement is a valid generalization about theimmediate results of the French Revolution of 1789?A) The Roman Catholic Church increased its powerand wealth.B) The Revolution achieved its goal of establishingpeace, democracy, and justice for all.C) The Revolution had little impact outside France.D) The French middle class gained more power.39. The main purpose of the Congress of Vienna (1815)was toA) return Europe to the conditions that existedbefore the French RevolutionB) establish strategies needed to rebuild Turkey'seconomyC) create a European Court of JusticeD) promote the ideas of the French Revolution40. The French Revolution of 1789, the Chinese Revolutionof 1911, and the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 weresimilar in that these revolutionsA) were led by ruthless dictatorsB) were motivated by a desire to overthrow amonarchC) led directly to the establishment of communismD) established a higher standard of living for themiddle class41. A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 wastheA)B)C)D)increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estaterise to power of Napoleon Bonaparteactions of Prince Metternichexecution of Louis XVI

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40.The French Revolution of 1789, the Chinese Revolution of 1911, and the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 were similar in that these revolutions A)increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate B)rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte C)actions of Prince Metternich D)execution of Louis XVI 41.A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the